Recent News

Lance Newman of Oklahoma City, a 24-year-old graduating artist at East Central University, will display a barrage of artwork for his final undergraduate show Sept. 19-26 [FRIDAY-FRIDAY] in ECU's Art Department. A reception for the artist will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 19 [FRIDAY].

The show is open to the public and is the final exhibition of Newman's undergraduate career. He will graduate with a bachelor's degree in art with a minor in media graphic art.

A three-day Hostage/Crisis Negotiation Training Seminar will be offered in Ada Sept. 26-28 by East Central University’s Tribal Police Training Program, ECU’s Psychology Department and the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET). The deadline to register is Sept. 10.

Dr. Richard Rafes, president of East Central University, has joined fellow presidents and chancellors of NCAA Division II universities and signed a pledge to strive to provide a positive game environment at all athletics events on ECU's campus.

Adults in Ada can sample a free yoga class at East Central University on Sept. 6 [SATURDAY] during Yoga Month 09.2008.

Sponsored by ECU's Center of Continuing Education & Community Services, three introductory classes will be offered at three ability levels. No experience is necessary. The classes will be held in the atrium on the first floor of the University Center.

Eathen Graham of Coalgate, a freshman at East Central University and a four-year member of ECU's Upward Bound Program, has received a $500 scholarship from the Southwest Association of Student Assistance Programs.

The association works toward educational opportunity for students in federal TRIO programs, which includes the Upward Bound program, and supports activities that enable participants to achieve their educational goals.

New instructors in accounting, business administration, communications, education, English and languages, history, kinesiology, legal studies, mathematics, nursing and psychology have joined the faculty at East Central University. In addition, a facilities coordinator has been hired for the Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center.

East Central University's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students, faculty, staff, and communityinteract to educate students for life in a rapidly changing and culturally diverse society. Within its service area,East Central University provides leadership for economic development and cultural enhancement.